March 21 / 14.45 Chepstow

14.45

Soft

Core – Centre Of Roofing Excellence Hereford Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4193.42
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Core – Centre Of Roofing Excellence Hereford Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22145 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won comfortably at Ludlow (soft) just before Christmas but she was tailed off when odds-on back there and then struggled, predictably so, in a Listed race at Doncaster; certainly a contender on that winning piece of form and perhaps a hood can enable her to get back on track.
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7th

3

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Kempton

Love Tree

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Fiona Shaw

Successful twice for James Owen but her limitations are exposed to some extent; sold for 13,500gns since last run; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

16/1

7th

3

7th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Kempton

Love Tree

11st 9lb

J: Lewis Stones

T: Fiona Shaw

Successful twice for James Owen but her limitations are exposed to some extent; sold for 13,500gns since last run; not the percentage call on debut for new yard.

16/1

5th

5

4th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

14:03 Ludlow

Love Tree

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

Won twice on soft ground (once over C&D) as a juvenile hurdler last season and was close second to Tour Ovalie on handicap debut at Hereford (2m, good) in October; emptied worryingly quickly in closing stages of recent chasing debut but she quickly switches back to hurdling today and probably still has potential.

7/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 22

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Winning pointer; has stayed on well for second in a Catterick bumper and maiden hurdle for mares at Hereford, latterly looking ill at ease by going right handed (hung left); Chepstow should suit in a few counts; strong claims.
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1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

Class 4

14:33 Perth

Largy Force

11st 11lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 21212 since joining Olly Murphy; edged out by a next-time-out winner (pair 19l clear) at Uttoxeter (3m, good to soft) last time and still looks well treated after a 3lb nudge.

5/4

2nd

2

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

15:45 Uttoxeter

Largy Force

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive mare who has form figures of 2121 since joining Olly Murphy and she kept on well to beat a clear second at Wetherby (2m3f, soft) last month; this is a different test at this new trip but she has quite a bit of stamina in pedigree and still looks on a workable mark; respected.

7/2

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 85y

Class 4

15:35 Wetherby

Largy Force

11st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Progressive since joining this yard, winning at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) in December before close second in warm mares' handicap at Windsor (2m4f, soft); drops back down in grade today and could play a leading role.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 88-4F8

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Fair form when fourth at Lingfield before falling three out at Exeter when close up (good to soft for both those runs); perhaps unsuited by the heavy when nowhere at Bangor; could have some say.
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5th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Jackeline

11st 3lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Course winner in 2024 but she failed to take to fences last season and came in last of seven back in this sphere at Newton Abbot (2m) last month; others are much preferred.

12/1

7th

4

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

15:10 Newton Abbot

Jackeline

11st 5lb

J: Daniel Sansom

T: Seamus Mullins

Close third over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, good) in October but she's not taken to fences this winter and has been pulled up in last two starts; bit to prove but she's on a dangerous mark back in this sphere and could be a big factor if she can revive; blinkers worn in last two starts are removed.

8/1

Form: 392

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Found some improvement to finish runner-up in a heavy-ground novice hurdle for mares at Wincanton; that didn't look a strong race and she's bred to come into her own over further.
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3

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell

Miss Hunky Dory

11st 11lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Ben Clarke

led, went well clear before 3rd

20/1

3

21st Feb 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:10 Warwick

Miss Hunky Dory

11st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

towards rear

12/1

4

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

Miss Hunky Dory

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Ben Clarke

midfield, headway 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, soon pulled up

4/1

Form: 83F

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 14l into third on hurdling debut and, although not far off the staying-on Largy Force when coming down at the last at Hereford, she was on the retreat; still looks one of the more realistic contenders in this race.
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4

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Coco Brave

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, in touch with leaders 4th, mistake 5th, reminders before 6th, overjumped and fell 3 out

15/2

5th

3

21st Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

13:20 Leicester

Coco Brave

11st 10lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Glimpses of promise in a bumper and maiden hurdles; came in for some support on her handicap and seasonal debut at Southwell (2m4f, good) last month, when doing much of the work before weakening to be an 18l third; tongue-tie now goes on and no surprise if she finds an improved finishing effort.

11/2

100/1

Form: 0-6

Last run: 312 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 102l and 35l in her first two maidens and she's hard to make a case for.
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6th

5

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Eile Tara

11st 0lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Beaten 102l and 35l in her first two maidens and she's hard to make a case for.

100/1

6th

9

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 4

13:45 Plumpton

Eile Tara

10st 5lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

Tailed off when last on her Chepstow debut 16 days ago.

50/1

13th

13

28th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:45 Chepstow

Eile Tara

10st 10lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Second foal; dam a bumper and fair 2m4f-3m hurdle winner, half-sister to two hurdle winners and out of the bumper, 2m1f Flat and useful 2m4f/2m5f hurdle winner Aine Dubh; makes debut but worth a second look given that this field appears to have no strength in depth.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 046P

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has no solid claims on her form in Ireland or Britain; returns from wind surgery and can only be watched.
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8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Barbie Girlz

10st 8lb

J: Miss Carys Morris

T: Katy Price

Beaten at least 23l all starts and her latest outing (after wind surgery) offered little; now tackles her first handicap after a long break.

20/1

7th

1

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Barbie Girlz

11st 0lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Has no solid claims on her form in Ireland or Britain; returns from wind surgery and can only be watched.

100/1

11

7th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:20 Ludlow

Barbie Girlz

10st 7lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Katy Price

Minor promise in two Irish bumpers; 150-1 for British debut in a Listed mares' novice hurdle at Taunton (2m, good to soft) and not surprisingly finished a remote last; down in class but no solid claims.

33/1

Form: 878

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but has finished well behind some of these on her last two starts and has been going off at big prices.
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3rd

11

24th Sep 2024

Good

3m 1f 166y

Class 5

15:05 Fontwell

Nan Brady

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Barry Brennan

prominent

10/1

8th

10

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Nan Brady

11st 0lb

J: Mr Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

In good hands but has finished well behind some of these on her last two starts and has been going off at big prices.

100/1

8th

6

7th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:55 Wincanton

Nan Brady

11st 0lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Fergal O’Brien

Pulled up on Irish point debut last spring and was unable to land a significant blow on her two hurdling starts last month (1m7f/2m); needs to take a huge step forward.

33/1

66/1

Form: 85

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debatable what she achieved when beaten 15l in an AW bumper and especially after then finishing tailed off on soft at Taunton; hurdling debut.
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9th

6

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Elyssia

11st 0lb

J: James Davies

T: Gary Brown

Debatable what she achieved when beaten 15l in an AW bumper and especially after then finishing tailed off on soft at Taunton; hurdling debut.

66/1

5th

5

29th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

17:35 Taunton

Elyssia

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Gary Brown

Didn't shape too badly in an AW bumper in November (beaten 15l) but still not easily recommended.

66/1

Form: PP

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
A couple of non-completions at huge odds and headgear is soon turned to.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

2

21st Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:45 Chepstow

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

A couple of non-completions at huge odds and headgear is soon turned to.

100/1

2

7th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:55 Wincanton

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Always behind when 200-1 for debut at Exeter (2m2f, good to soft) in November and difficult to enthuse over here.

100/1

0

3

20th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 2f 111y

Class 4

14:25 Exeter

Bresilliantly So

11st 0lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Second foal; dam 11.4f Flat (RPR 68) and 2m-2m4f hurdle winner, half-sister to winners Silver Blaze (useful 1m) and Zingari (multiple 7f/1m); can only be watched.

33/1

Form: 7

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal from a 3m2f chase winner; 50-1 for a heavy-ground bumper here and trailed in tailed off.
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7th

6

24th Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 11y

Class 5

16:53 Chepstow

Dont Cheddar Tear

11st 0lb

J: Tabitha Worsley

T: Georgie Howell

took keen hold, held up in rear, always behind

33/1

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Payout
Exacta £4.80
Straight Forecast £3.96
Trifecta £29.60

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Largy Force

Telegraph:

Miss Hunky Dory

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Tree

WEST COUNTRY:

Coco Brave

The Star:

Miss Hunky Dory

TOPSPEED:

Largy Force

POSTDATA:

Largy Force

LAMBOURN:

Largy Force

The Times:

Largy Force

The Guardian:

Largy Force

Daily Mail:

Largy Force

D Express:

Largy Force

Daily Mirror:

Largy Force

The Sun:

Largy Force

Daily Record:

Largy Force